Reseña del libro "With Sword and Lancet: The Life of Hugh Mercer (en Inglés)"
With Sword and Lancet: The Life of Hugh Mercer is a biography written by Joseph M. Waterman. The book tells the story of Hugh Mercer, a Scottish soldier and physician who played a significant role in the American Revolution. Mercer was born in Scotland in 1726 and trained as a physician before joining the British Army as a surgeon. He served in the French and Indian War and later settled in Virginia, where he became involved in the colonial resistance movement.Mercer played a key role in the early battles of the American Revolution, including the Battle of Princeton, where he was mortally wounded. The book explores Mercer's life and career, including his military service, his work as a physician, and his political activism. It also examines his relationships with other Revolutionary War figures, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.Waterman's biography draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Mercer's letters and journals, as well as historical records and secondary sources. The book provides a detailed and engaging portrait of a fascinating figure in American history, shedding light on the experiences of soldiers and physicians during the Revolutionary War. With Sword and Lancet is an essential read for anyone interested in the American Revolution or the history of medicine.This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
